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British and Irish Lions centre Jared Payne has been ruled out of contention for the third and final Test against the All Blacks due to migraine headaches, the team said on Wednesday.

Jamie George's family were in tears at the British and Irish Lions' stunning support in Saturday's second Test win over New Zealand.

Wakefield centre Reece Lyne has failed in his bid to overturn a two-match ban imposed for a dangerous tackle.

Jordie Barrett and Ngani Laumape will make their first starts for New Zealand while Julian Savea also returns for Saturday's series decider against the British and Irish Lions, live on Sky Sports 1 HD from 7.30am.

Stuart Barnes questioned the decision to retain Mako Vunipola for Saturday's series decider against New Zealand but Richard Hibbard backed Warren Gatland for keeping faith in the loosehead.

The British and Irish Lions have named an unchanged side for Saturday's series decider against New Zealand, live on Sky Sports 1 HD from 7.30am.

Warren Gatland has named the Lions team to take on New Zealand in the 3rd Test.

England forward Mike McMeeken has signed a contract extension with Castleford Tigers.

Leeds' Rob Burrow says if Wakefield want to beat Castleford on Thursday they will need to get on top of the Tigers' pack.

Wigan coach Shaun Wane will miss Saturday's trip to Catalans, live on Sky Sports, to have a hip operation.

Former Castleford player John Kear would love to see his old team win the league - but would relish watching his current club Wakefield "give them a hiding" in Thursday's derby.

The British and Irish Lions have their sights set on third and final Test with New Zealand - but should Warren Gatland make any changes ahead of the series decider?

In an interview before the match on Saturday, 24th June, Harry Ellis praised Warren Gatland's talent as a coach and injected some optimism in favour of the Lions. But when it came down to the charity bet he himself had t...

This Test was not only a compelling thriller which instantly claims its place in Lions folklore but a game which neatly combined two of the great debating points of modern rugby. Why is it sometimes so bloody difficult -...

To beat an All Blacks side that have lost only six games since the World Cup in 2011 - and not at home since 2009 - is really some achievement. The Lions can now think about winning a series which if a lot of people are ...

Former All Blacks captain Sean Fitzpatrick believes Ireland prop Jack McGrath should come into the starting Lions team in place of Mako Vunipola for the series-deciding Test at Eden Park.

All Blacks assistant coach Ian Foster says it is "clear and obvious" that New Zealand have more to give as they prepare for a Test series decider against the British and Irish Lions.

Hooker Jamie George says the British and Irish Lions cannot let the occasion overwhelm them as they chase a historic Test series win over the All Blacks.

Sean Fitzpatrick has said the New Zealand side are "tense" ahead of the series decider against the Lions at Eden Park on Saturday.

Richmond retained their Championship status last season but club captain Will Warden reckons doing so again will pose a greater challenge. Being the only amateur side in the second tier, the odds were stacked against the...

Lions full-back Liam Williams' absence from Lions training is no more than a precaution, according to coach Neil Jenkins.